Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Punta del Este Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
PDP Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Punta del Este International Airport.
What to Expect
Punta del Este Airport (code: PDP) has a small terminal that handles regional flights. Amenities include an eatery and a couple of shops, though none are open 24 hours. Free WiFi helps pass the time. Economy class passengers can pay to enter an airport lounge. See Airport Lounges in the guide below for location and access information.
Sleeping in Punta del Este Airport
We do not yet have any sleep-related airport reviews. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer shuttle service. See the Airport Hotels section below for locations, or read traveller airport reviews for more tips.
To help us keep this guide up-to-date, you can add or update information or write a review to submit airport tips and photos. You can also visit the airport’s website for current information. For more airport information, continue scrolling down to explore more in our Punta del Este Airport Guide.
In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security. For more information on Europe’s Schengen Area, click here.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Punta del Este Airport. Visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Punta del Este Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships
Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there is a lounge that you can enter through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and learn how to gain access with just an economy class ticket!
- Aeropuertos VIP Club – Location: Airside, at the end of the Pre-Boarding Area. Hours: open 24 hours. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door Lounge membership programs.
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Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Machines are operated by HSBC/BROU. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Location: Landside, Main Hall.
Baby Care Facilities – Washrooms with baby changing facilities can be found throughout the airport.
Baggage Trolleys – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage trolleys are available.
Currency Exchange – Global Exchange provides currency in the Arrivals area, 24 hours a day. Exchange Exchange offers services 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Mon-Sat) and 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Sun).
Disabled Services – The airport provides wheelchairs, elevators, ramps and signage.
Drinking Water – Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free shopping is located on the lower level, after immigration. There are three other shops available, including a Britt Shop souvenir store.
Food & Drink – At the time of writing, no 24-hour options are available. A restaurant is located on the second floor, and a cafeteria is located between the arrivals and departures doors.
Information Desk – If you have any questions, visit the airportès information desk for assistance! Location: beside the check-in desks.
Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.
Luggage Wrapping – True Star offers luggage wrapping services. Location: Main Hall. Rates and hours: Unknown.
Mobile Charging – At the time of this update, we had no information about mobile charging availability. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers – Not available.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
WiFi/Internet – Free WiFi is available at Punta del Este Airport. Connect to the “Antel” network.
Bus
Stops are located outside arrivals and departures.
Car Rentals
The following car rental companies offer services at the airport: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Europcar • Hertz • National • Sixt.
Hotel Shuttles
See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxi
Taxis are available in the arrivals zone.
Last updated: 2024-01-30
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.